Chapter 8: Answer (1)
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“Darling, did I mention I brought gifts?” Amanda said as she opened up her suitcase and began rummaging through it searching.
“Auntie, it really wasn’t necessary for you to-” Lynn was began saying but then after he saw the woman pull out several bags, he stopped.
“What were you saying dear?” Amanda seemed to have a saddened look on her face as she asked that.
“Nothing Auntie… Thank you for the gifts. Should I bring Young Master?” He asked in a respectful voice.
“Yes, yes, please do~ My other baby boy will stay in his room all day if it isn’t for you~” Amanda said as she blew a an air kiss the boy’s way.
“Enough flirting sweetheart, you’re going to make Lynn uncomfortable.” Albert complained to his wife.
“Alright~” Amanda agreed and settled down soon after.
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Lynn went up to the boy’s room and knocked on the door. “Young Master…” He patiently waited for a response. Since he didn’t receive one, he entered the room.
“Auntie wants us to open the presents she brought…” Lynn became quiet as he saw the student completely focused on his laptop screen. ‘He’s working on what Uncle sent him…’ He thought as he moved closer to the boy.
Ken was busy reading through the financial report, he was carefully looking through everything and re-doing the calculations. “Something… isn’t right…” He mumbled to himself quietly, he was so focused he didn’t even notice the other male’s presence.
Lynn gently placed his palm on the other’s shoulder and waited for him to turn around.
“What is it?” Ken asked with a harsh voice, he seemed to be angry for some reason.
“Auntie wants you to come down Young Master…” Lynn said in his professional tone.
Ken didn’t even bother looking at the other male’s direction and simply said. “I’ll be there in a bit…”
“Understood.” Lynn said and he left the room soon after, he went back down where the couple was.
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“What happened? Is he coming?” Amanda asked impatiently.
“He said he’ll be down in a bit…” Lynn answered as he slightly lowered his head. He somehow felt bad after Ken’s reaction just now. ‘Did I do something to displease Master….’ He wondered to himself.
“That won’t do!” Amanda said angrily and she headed towards the boy’s room.
“Auntie, he said he’ll come and-” Lynn tried to stop her but it was no use, she was already headed there.
Amanda entered the boy’s room and commanded his attention. “Ken, what have I told you about spending time with the family?”
“I know mom…” Ken put his laptop aside and stood up to look at the woman. “I still have to finish the report so please-” Before he could finish the sentence Amanda picked him up and tossed him over her shoulder.
“M-mom!” Ken tried to get down but the woman simply walked out of the room while holding the boy much larger than herself.
‘How is she so strong?!’ Ken wondered to himself as he felt like he’d burry himself in the ground from shame.
“Hahahahaha~ I haven’t seen this happen in years!” Albert couldn’t help but laugh at the scene.
“Can you let me down now mom…” Ken asked with a calm expression, he didn’t want to embarrass himself more than he already had.
“Sure~” Amanda said in a cheerful voice and finally let the boy down. “Did you learn your lesion now?” She asked.
“Yes mom, more than I’d like to really…” Ken answered as he lightly blushed at being carried by someone that seemed visibly weaker than him.
“Auntie!~Are you okay?” Lynn seemed to be worried as he approached the woman.
“Yes baby Lynn! I’m pretty strong, you know~?” Amanda said as she rolled up her sleeve and flexed her small muscles.
“But Young Master is much taller than you, it must have been difficult. Next time tell me and I’ll carry him instead.” Lynn said in a professional tone.
“Aww, thank you. I will keep that in mind dear.” Amanda said in a loving voice as she patted the boy’s head. Lynn was also much taller than her so it looked a bit awkward.
“So why did you call me?” Ken seemed to want to interrupt the cute moment and spoke up.
“Ha… I almost forgot! So I bought presents for the both of you. I’m hoping you could try them on.” Amanda said in a cheerful voice as she handed the bags to the two boys.
“Try on? Clothes…” Ken didn’t seem to be excited at all for receiving such a gift. It wasn’t because he wasn’t grateful, but he didn’t like the bothersome task of trying everything on. Not to mention his mother shopped like crazy when it came to them…
“Thank you Auntie… It means a lot.” Lynn quickly expressed his gratitude before he even opened any of the bags.
“Aww~ This is why I love you so much!” Amanda said as she held back the urge to hug the boy again.
Lynn lightly blushed at hearing the woman’s words.
Both the boys tried on various outfits, most of them were suits and everything seemed to be made especially for them.
“Can you guess what makes these jackets special, Lynn?” Amanda asked lightheartedly.
“This material… Are they bulletproof?” Lynn asked as he carefully observed the piece of clothing.
“Correct!” Amanda said cheerfully.
“Amazing… It’s much higher quality and less noticeable than anything I’ve seen before…” Lynn was genuinely impressed by the designs. All the clothes seemed to be nothing but regular pieces but the material made them extremely durable, not only to bullets but to heat as well.
“Is there a reason you got us these?” While the other was busy admiring the clothes, Ken on the other hand thought it was rather suspicious.
“Can’t a mom buy her children bulletproof clothing without a reason?” Amanda asked as she crossed her arms and looked away.
“Mom…” Ken insisted for an answer as he looked at the woman.
After several seconds of silence, Amanda spoke again: “Well...”